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EGG PLANT. 



One ounce Egg Plant Seed will 

 produce about 500 plants. 



CULTURE E>^ r'.ant seed should be sown very early in hot-beds ; the plants being very tender must be 

 - from frost, but exposed so far as practicable to light and air to harden them. Egg plant seed will not 

 (far — a:e freely without a strong uniform heat : if they get the least chilled they seldom recover, therefore repeated 

 sowings are sometimes necessary. 



Black Beauty. 



The earliest and best of all large-fruited Egg Plants. It is 



valuable alike to the private planter and the extensive grower 

 for market. Black Beauty produces fruits fully as large and 

 ready for use ten days to two weeks earlier than the New York 

 Improved Purple. The plants branch freely near the ground, 

 and grow in well-rounded bushes. The grand large fruits are 

 thick. — of most attractive form, as shown in the illustration. The 

 skin is a rich lustrous purplish black,— the satin gloss and rich 

 coloring adding greatly to the beauty of these "eggs." The in- 

 tensely brilliant coloring is uniform over the whole fruit and does 

 not fade or change to a lighter color at the blossom end. The 

 calyx iwhich attaches the fruit to the stem) is bright green, con- 

 trasting finely with the dark satin skin of the fruit, and is entirely 

 free from spines or thorns. The fruits set freely and develop 

 remarkably quick, so that the entire crop can be gathered 

 before there is any danger of frost, while of the New York Im- 

 proved Purple many fruits do not reach full size before they are 

 destroyed by frost. Truckers generally will be delighted with 

 this grand new " Balck Beauty." Per pkt. 10 cts. ; )& oz. 25 

 cts. : % lb. 90 cts.; per lb.$3.50. 



Ebf XewYorli Improved Large Purple 



Black Beauty. 



In shape, 

 color and 

 size this 

 egg plant 



:n. Its rich, glossy dark purple color, its beautiful 

 form and large size make it most attractive for the markets 

 and for shipping. Experienced gardeners discard all other 

 sorts, giving this decided preference. It is earlier than other 

 : outsells all other varieties. Packets. 5 and 10 

 ounce. 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents; '+' pound, 75 

 cents | pound, $2.50. 



One ounce wi 

 sow 150 feet 



GRKEIf CCBLED 8e1F-BLA!»CHIBQ ElTDrVZ. 



Endive is one of the beat salads for fall and winter use. Sow for an early 

 supply about tbe middle of April. As it is used mostly in the fall months, the 

 main sowings are made in June and July. Plant one foot apart each way. 

 When the plant has attained its f u:i 9ize gather up the leaves and tie them by 

 their tips in a conical form. Thi9 excludes the light and air from the iDner 

 leaves until Mar, I 



(ireen Curled.— >e!f-Bleaching — The hest in cultivation. Much more 

 beautiful and ornamental than the old sort. Packets. 5 and 10 cents ; ounce, 

 15 cents: U pound am 



K»carole or Broadleaved.— [.eaves a pale green: requires very 

 little blanching. More productive than green curled. Forms large beads of 

 broad, thick leaves. Packets. 5 and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; ,' 4 pound, 40 

 cents : pound. |1.25. 



New York Large Purple 



HERBS. (Krauter.) 



Culture. Select light, rich soil, and lay off in shallow drills one 



foot apart, along which sprinkle the seed and <o\ <- r --lightly. Do not 



let the plants stand closer than two or three Inches 



New American .Marjoram, Sweet. -A perennial plant, but 



n • r.dure the winter ol the North. The young 



tender top- are used L-re.-n for flavoring, or they may be dried for 



- -early as possible, anri thin out the plants 



to 



Baal 



rdy annual from the Kast Indies. The seed 

 1 and stem are used for Savoring soups ami sauces, having the flavor of 



cloves. Packets, 5 and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; pound, $1.25. 



medicinal properties, but cultivated principally for use as a condiment, it being used more 



dressing. Sow early in the spring M to 5 pounds to the acre in drills), on very rich ground, 



Out the leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is coming into flower and dry quickly in 



' If this is done they will give a second crop superior in quality. Packets, 5 and 



-age.— A hardy perennial 

 extensively than any other herb for flavoring an 

 cultivate often and thin the plants to IB inches apart, 

 the shade. The plants will survive the winter and may U= di vided 

 and 10 cents ; ounce. 15 cents : pound, |1.25. 



Mammonth Dill.— Oar Mammouth Dill grows much larger than the old sorts, and 

 . pound 20 cents ; pound. 75 cents. 



Lavender,- The leaves of this plant are used for seasoning and the flowers for perfumery. When seed is sown it should be planted when 

 the apple is in bloom. Packets. 5 and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cants : y 2 pound. 50 cents ; pound, $1.00. 



Broad- Leaf English Thyme.— This herb is perennial, and is both a medicinal and culinary plant. The young leaves and tops are used 

 for soups, dressings, and sauce. A tea is made of the leaves, which is a great remedy in nervous headache. Sow as early as the ground will 

 permit. Packets. 5 and 10 cents : ounce, 15 cents : K pound, 45 cents. 



in every way superior and preferable. Packets, 5 and 



